MAC - Mineralize Powder Foundation Discussion

[coachkitten]

I went to Nordstrom bright and early this morning to get my heatherette and mineralize loose. I am a NW20 and I found that the light medium was too dark so I the MA tried Light on me and it works really well. I have been wearing it since this morning and I have not had to blot once. I am not too sold on the applicator that it comes with but when I used it with the 182 it worked like a dream (I like a heavier coverage). I also wanted to mention that first tried this without a primer and felt like it caked a bit. It works a lot better with Fix+, Prep & Prime, or another primer.

[trojanchick99]

I am absolutely loving this foundation. It definitely works better with a primer. I put it on today over Lorac Luminizer and it was gorgeous. I prefer a dewy finish so as not to fight nature and that is exactly what I got.

[erine1881]

it actually has more coverage than the MSFN. MSFN is sheer to medium, depending on the brush you use, where the MFL has medium to full coverage. MSFN has a natural-matte, finish and MFL has a natural finish, but the more you buff it, the more it changes to natural-satin finish. you can also make it more matte and have more coverage by applying it with a #190 or a #191.

[BlahWah]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

I had to order light (NW15). The gals told me that the light medium was too yellow. Sooo, will I still be able to get the light if i fall in love with this? I thought I read earlier that it would not be available as a perm color?
TIA

If this is true, I'll be in heaven. I still find the MSF natural a bit orange on my NC30 Chinese skin, and I went from medium to light medium in order to lessen the orangeness. I wasn't too interested in these before but this bit of info definitely has my attention!

[Winthrop44]

Does anyone know if these minerals are micronized?

[pumpkincraze]

If i'm wearing Light Medium MSF Natural, NC15 SFF, NW20 SF and NC20 Select SPF/Mineralize Satinfinish, should i go for Light or Light Medium?

[elegant-one]

Since its running darker, you may have to go a shade lighter. I would recommend calling a Nordstroms Mac counter & asking an artist.

[Patricia]

i cant wait to try those, i wonder when they will be released in spain?

[elegant-one]

Well my LMF arrived today!

It is very finely milled and gave my skin that airbrushed looked - just like the MAC mua described it on their skin. It absolutely (at least on my skin) did not look cakey, did not settle into any lines. It just made my skin look very polished, flawless, natural & very smooth feeling. It is mostly matte but with a very, very slight glow to it.

The color of the light is more yellow based than the light MSF solid which is more beige - although very subtle difference. I wouldn't have called it 'darker' than the solid. It covered any darker/red areas beautifully. I always used the BE multitasking mineral under my eyes & over my lids as a base, but the BE did have a tendency to cake a little - this (MAC LMF) did not at all & still naturally covered nicely.

The applicator is very soft & nice to use & comes with an additional sock, but I liked the 190se brush better for just a little more coverage & ease of use around the eyes & nose areas. And, I'm just more used to using it.

I'll have to live with it a few days...but so far its pretty darn good IMO. I will post pics.

[Winthrop44]

When these come to stores next month will they also be on the MAC web site?

[elegant-one]

I would think they would be. I'm still confused about the Light color - if it is going to continue to be available perm/US, as i've read something to the contrary.

[Winthrop44]

I know, I read that too. Confusing! I also read in a comment on Temptalia that there would be more shades in the future, but it sounded like the additional ones would be darker. I guess only time will tell on this one!

[elegant-one]

The more I played with it...the more I love it. I buffed a little more with the caplicator - it makes your skin look so soft & smooth - the airbrushed effect.

The container itself is pretty neat too. I like how you just twist the handle & it locks onto the container - no mess! Also, the content size is exactly the same as BE - 8.5g

I've now had it on for several hours (can't feel it) & there is no itchy feeling, flakiness, nothing - just the same as when I put it on this morning.

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44

When these come to stores next month will they also be on the MAC web site?

all products (with the exception of pro products) released in stores/counters are put on the website.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

I would think they would be. I'm still confused about the Light color - if it is going to continue to be available perm/US, as i've read something to the contrary.

it will come out with the other colors when the collection is released on april 24th. it will NOT be permanent in the US. it will only be permanent internationally. this is how it's listed in our update books, and we haven't been told otherwise.

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44

I know, I read that too. Confusing! I also read in a comment on Temptalia that there would be more shades in the future, but it sounded like the additional ones would be darker. I guess only time will tell on this one!

the shades in the collection are:

light (LE when released, perm. internationally only)
light medium
medium
medium plus
medium dark
medium deep
dark
deep dark
deeper dark

[elegant-one]

But I'll have to use the Light...& I know that there are ladies on here lighter than me. I hope MAC rethinks that one - I don't think I could use a shade darker

[Winthrop44]

Same here. My guess is that if anything Light may be slightly dark on me. I think I will not even try this unless we hear differently about Light becoming perm....what's the point?

[elegant-one]

Its pretty light/fair & it just blends in with your own natural skin color too. Both MAC artists said they got the light as well, so I'm going to make a guess that the sale numbers will be so good for the light color that they will keep it.

[Winthrop44]

You're probably right there.

[elegant-one]

Just posted swatches in swatch thread.

[Winthrop44]

Thanks for the swatches. I can see what you mean about it being more yellow than the light MSF, and that is a good thing for me. I *might* give it a try despite the bismuth. We'll see.

[Patricia]

i need this!!! but i have no idea what colour i'd need... i'm lost about mac foundations and i hate the muas in my counter cos they always match me wrong

[sharon7]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

Just posted swatches in swatch thread.

Can you post the link as I cant find the thread.

Thanks

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by sharon7

Can you post the link as I cant find the thread.

Thanks

http://specktra.net/f217/mac-mineral...natural-93768/

[miss_supra]

anyone can do swatch of it on the skin versus the MSFN?

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra

anyone can do swatch of it on the skin versus the MSFN?

I tried to do the swatch on the skin, but the light is so fair that the camera had a hard time picking it up. Also, it kinda just blends into your own natural skin color - which may be whats giving that airbrushed effect.